The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less, Library Edition

from sussabmax

This was a very interesting look at how, while having no choice is definitely bad, too much choice can almost as detrimental to our psychological well-being. Schwartz examines the differences between maximizers, who attempt to get the absolute best of everything, and satisficers, who are willing ...

from thebradking

I don't think there's much new psychology research in this book, but it's written in an easy-to-read manner. It's particularly worthwhile for those of us who build things in the digital world (and, of course, for anyone who wonders why they are anxious about the choices they make.)

from ashishg

A psychological study of mind's decision making and choice process, and consequence of that in current world of choice-overload. Drastic, in general, (not to me) but often repetitive in its conclusion yet fascinating in the process and studies cited.

from LynnB

Why, with so many options availble to us, are we not happier? Author Barry Schwartz opens this book by walking us through his neighbourhood grocery store, where there are 85 brands of crackers, 285 brands of cookies, 75 iced teas, 360 types of shampoo........ This is an economics perspective on t...

from Sovranty

In a society where anything is possible, picking just one thing can be overwhelming. This book vividly details the causality of anxiety in choice of plenty and sites remedies in appreciating the everyday. This book is an excellent source on the road to finding satisfaction in the culture of abund...